{"id":6210,"date":"2018-08-09T14:18:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T18:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncqa.org\/?page_id=6210"},"modified":"2022-05-16T16:59:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T20:59:11","slug":"public-sector-advisory-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncqa.org\/public-policy\/public-sector-advisory-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Sector Advisory Council"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our <strong>Public Sector Advisory Council (PSAC)<\/strong> engages state and federal representatives to promote alignment of health care quality goals, maximize accountability and minimize\u00a0the burden of\u00a0quality measurement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mission<\/h2>\n<p>The public sector is a valued ally to NCQA.\u00a0 As our partnerships continue to evolve, it is imperative that our programs and services remain relevant and well-coordinated with state and federal priorities.\u00a0 The advice and counsel of our Public Sector Advisory Council members help NCQA meet this important challenge.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Sector Advisory Council meets twice a year to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide ongoing input and advice on NCQA&#8217;s programs, products and services.<\/li>\n<li>Identify public sector concerns and issues appropriate for NCQA focus.<\/li>\n<li>Promote understanding of NCQA&#8217;s mission and programs among public sector representatives\/advocates.<\/li>\n<li>Develop strategies to better coordinate and streamline oversight of the health care delivery system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Council does not serve as a voting body for NCQA\u2019s programs. However, its recommendations are considered a critical factor in the decision processes for development, maintenance and retirement of any of our evaluation program requirements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Membership<\/h2>\n<p>Council members include representatives from the following public sector entities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Administration for Community Living (ACL).<\/li>\n<li>Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).<\/li>\n<li>Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Department of Health.<\/li>\n<li>Maine Bureau of Insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Maryland Health Care Commission.<\/li>\n<li>MACPAC.<\/li>\n<li>National Association of Insurance Commissioners.<\/li>\n<li>National Association of Medicaid Directors.<\/li>\n<li>North Carolina Medicaid<\/li>\n<li>Tennessee Health Care Finance and Administration.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Office of Personnel Management.<\/li>\n<li>Washington State Health Care Authority.<\/li>\n<li>Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the Public Sector Advisory Council, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:publicpolicy@ncqa.org\">publicpolicy@ncqa.org<\/a><u>.<\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Public Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) engages state and federal representatives to promote alignment of health care quality goals, maximize accountability and minimize\u00a0the burden of\u00a0quality measurement. &nbsp; 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